Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell•Salem, MA

About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the community. People receiving services may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive and must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Specialized certifications or training may be required depending on the program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., for 15 hours per week. The position includes supporting individual choice and independence, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, providing community access and transportation, maintaining required documentation and certifications, and carrying out household and program safety duties. Staff may also serve as a program Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position. A minimum of one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred. Candidates need strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; computer proficiency; and a valid U.S. driver's license with at least one year of U.S. driving experience. The position requires the ability to drive a large or wheelchair van and a 12-passenger van, and to meet the physical demands of assisting people in residential care. Bridgewell offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off, including a birthday off; a collaborative work environment; training and development opportunities; additional compensation for on-call rotations; and professional development and growth opportunities. Employment requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for preparing clear, articulate documentation.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy, including proficient use of Microsoft products such as Email, Word, and Excel, and agency web-based applications.
Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van and a 12-passenger van.
Valid U.S. driver's license and at least one year of driving experience in the United States.
Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people receiving services, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines, bathing, transfers into and out of wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
Ability to perform additional lifting or moving required to support activities of daily living.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, subject to reasonable accommodation and program safety considerations.
Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities.
Specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, as applicable to the program.

Responsibilities

Support people receiving services with skills training in activities of daily living.
Create opportunities for people receiving services to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
Provide services in accordance with applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
Assist people receiving services with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
Transport and accompany people to medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program as needed.
Maintain daily progress notes, shift checklists, shift assignments, and other required documentation.
Complete assigned household cleaning duties.
Conduct steady care calls according to guidelines for awake overnight shifts.
Help people access community resources and recreational opportunities.
Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
Maintain mandatory training certifications, such as FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP, and other required program certifications and training.
Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
Serve as the program's Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer, as assigned.
Comply with Bridgewell's Safety Checks Policy.
Attend and participate in program staff and supervision meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.